First, it’s important to know that fish are covered in a thin layer of mucus. This slimy coating (it is also called a “slime coat”) is known to keep fish healthy by warding off pathogens. Scientists ...

(A) Experimental scheme to evaluate the effects of adult zebrafish mucus on larvae induced by DSS. The control group did not receive any treatment. (B) Representative images of the larvae at 6 Day in ...

Sharks differ from other fish in many ways, including an apparently remarkable ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in the wild. While this ...

Sea sponges “sneeze” in slow motion to get rid of the sand and pollutants that they suck into their bodies, and the expelled mucus may be an important food source for other marine organisms. Taking up ...

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